Modest Mouse was definitely a very good album by them, one of my favourites of the year. And I obviously agree about Manchester Orchestra mentioned above too.ericttspikes said:Great suggestions in here! Have to check out new Parquet Courts. Been kind of out of the music loop this year. Haven’t listened to much, but Iceage’s Shelter Song and Back to the Middle on the new Modest Mouse album are definitely favs so far.
I'm a big fan of TWoD's previous 5 albums. Each of them have been in my top 20 of the release year, one at #1.Juxtatarot said:New The War on Drugs album released today too.
Im not as big a fan (loved the album a couple years ago), but the song from this that popped up my RR was a snoozer.I'm a big fan of TWoD's previous 5 albums. Each of them have been in my top 20 of the release year, one at #1.
But, after 1 listen, I don't like this one. I'm surprised at the unanimous acclaim for it so far.
I'll give it another listen or two but I don't have high hopes.
Unfortunately, and contrary to the metacritic, this entire album is a snoozer.Im not as big a fan (loved the album a couple years ago), but the song from this that popped up my RR was a snoozer.
They do and it's very good.El Floppo said:RR kinda interesting this week...
Nation of Language (should have a new album out)
Fwiw, Nation of Language did a small set on KX... That Seattle station that does great live programming online... Very recently and sounds great.They do and it's very good.
Funky/Groovy/Disco influenced almost. As happy/upbeat as they've been in some time.El Floppo said:Foals (I'm expecting something overblown)
Thanks for this. Didn't know it was out. This has to be their best live album. Great set and they sound amazing. The original 3 impossibly still going strong all these years later. J. still shredin. Lou's sounding great, his new tune Garden is one of his best. They still play small clubs and you can see them for $35. Dino Jr. is a g-d national treasure.El Floppo said:Dinosaur Jr (another live album- everything I"ve heard sounds great)
you're right- really good.They do and it's very good.
These guys did a cover of Gouge Away last year that's very goodyou're right- really good.
they've somehow just nailed the synth sound (I'm talking the actual synth sounds, not the "sound") from the early 80s- so much, I can smell the smoke machines of the clubs from back then.
I only know them through their singles the last year or two- I thought I playlisted this one, but appears not. not even sure if there's a previous album or not...These guys did a cover of Gouge Away last year that's very good
I have a couple of Spotify playlists to post here. I hope that's ok. I have a ton, so I'll drop a link to my playlist dump spreadsheet, but I'll post direct links to the two that I update the most.
Alt Nation Current Alternative Rock - this is my most popular playlist. As the title mentions, it's a current alternative playlist. Although I list it as Alt Nation, I also add songs from other alternative and indie sources other than Alt Nation. I may be giving it a name change soon to avoid any potential trademark issues with the name.
Destination: Alternative Music Mix - this is my newest playlist, so the follower count is much lower. I keep the song count to 100, but it includes some current alternative songs from the Alt Radio Top 20 and SiriusXM Alt Nation's Alt18 - then mixes those with 90s, 2000s alt-rock and indie-rock. I rotate most of the songs every week, so this one changes every update.
Spotify Playlist Dump - I have several genres of playlists in my whole collection and I've put together monthly countdowns that are based on weekly Billboard Top 40 lists. Take a look, you might find something you like.
Looking forward to diving in to these....thanks!kupcho1 said:So I've taken a look at playlists from @Northern Voice and @Eephus (and whoever else's taste has historically lined up with mine, e.g. @**** Vermeil Fan I think?, but don't have playlists for), I noticed I had a few songs from 2021 that I think very highly of, but you may have missed.
We Cannot Resist - LUMP, Laura Marling, Mike Lindsay (speak to me sacredly on the subject of profanity)
Nudge It - Sleaford Mods (I do it for the pleasure, the money and the fame)
Anything Could Happen - Dylan Cartlidge (Sweet old hardship never fails to come and call)
A Little Dancing - Acid House Kings (There's a time to stop following fools)
Jazz on the Autobahn - The Felice Brothers (this is what the apocalypse sounds like)
Let me know what I may have missed on mine 2021 - Hang on as tight as you can
fypPinkerton said:There's not going to be a 2020 FBG Album of the Year thread, right?
I’d play.Any interest in a 2021 song draft?
Link to mid-year playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FByuiHr46JNNvHjOoAdde?si=5c19051d445e4aad
I've been listening to this one a lot. Big fan.New album by a group called Geese is interesting. A bunch of recent high school graduate prodigies do post-punk. Their single, "Disco," sounds like mixture of Hockey Night/warped punk disco with Pavement overtones. Pretty good effort. The album is also good.
It's actually better than good. It's very good.
The only thing that stops me a bit is how is an eighteen year-old going to show me anything about a wearied existence? That puts a demand on precociousness that I’m not sure anyone can deliver me at that age. If that sentiment is ageism in reverse, then make the most of the exuberance of youth!I've been listening to this one a lot. Big fan.
Low Era and Rain Dance are other favorites from the album.
I wanted to laugh, but that's no longer allowed. So I sit and think.Don’t think, Flop, listen.
LOL.I wanted to laugh, but that's no longer allowed. So I sit and think.
Will be hitting it up after my release radar. Thanks for tip...sounds right up my alley.LOL.
Okay, ponderous one. Geese. They flocking rock.
Pinkerton said:There's not going to be a 2021 FBG Album of the Year thread, right?
Let's just do both at the same time. Two seperate polls and Countdowns. One deadline.
Fightin' for my freedom/ain't no more askin...Let's just do both at the same time. Two seperate polls and Countdowns. One deadline.
Then we're all caught up except I'm not sure we did 2019 either.
First song on my RR today. And you're right, bizarre.from my RR...
Sleaford Mods covering Yaz might be the most bizarre thing I've heard in a while. not saying I don't like it... just trying to wrap my head around it.
Thumpety-thump-thump-thumpety-thump-thump
And I cried....behind ...the door.Thumpety-thump-thump-thumpety-thump-thump
This is really good. Playing it while stuck in the office for another 8 hours of 2021. Appreciate the suggestion.The Tibbs - Another Shot Fired
A Dutch band from Amsterdam that blends Soul, RnB, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Ska elements using a 60's Motown or Stax Records arrangement and production feel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HGGzMv2AFg
Very much a nod to two-tone in the video. The opening frame of the album cover looks like the two-tone rude boy, only female. The braces and white shirt on the lead singer. A fedora (or porkpie? what do they call that style hat?) on the love interest. Lots of two-tone touches. Very ska.squistion said:The Tibbs - Another Shot Fired
A Dutch band from Amsterdam that blends Soul, RnB, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Ska elements using a 60's Motown or Stax Records arrangement and production feel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HGGzMv2AFg
Very much a nod to two-tone in the video. The opening frame of the album cover looks like the two-tone rude boy, only female. The braces and white shirt on the lead singer. A fedora (or porkpie? what do they call that style hat?) on the love interest. Lots of two-tone touches. Very ska.
I misread your quote when I replied with a lengthy, yet non-sensical reply given what you had said. Interesting video. Nice song.That explains why I have seen them referred to as "garage soul" which kind of puzzled me.